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Wendy Sherman: I would hope, in fact, fiscal conservatives will vote against this amendment. I do know there will be a perception as…

On the recordSeptember 4, 1997
I would hope, in fact, fiscal conservatives will vote against this amendment. I do know there will be a perception as people walk into this Chamber that the fiscally conservative vote is to vote for the amendment, and if the amendment gains a number of votes for that reason, those should not be regarded as anti-India votes.
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Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Addressing the implications of a specific amendment on fiscal conservatism.

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